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Zaandam, Netherlands → Ghent, Belgium

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Six ways to Travel from Zaandam to Ghent

Composite routes from Zaandam to Ghent

Cheapest
2 h 34 min
Car
230 km.
from $12
Other
2 h 34 min
Rideshare
230 km.
from $8.75
2 h 57 min
172 km.
from $96.17
3 h 25 min
Plane, Train
172 km.
from $236.67
3 h 50 min
172 km.
from $51.39

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Ghent
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.13

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.60–$700.78

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$53.51
Train from Zaandam to Rotterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$15.29–$39.50
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.56–$42.05

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.51–$114.67

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoort
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74
Train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Gent-Sint-Pieters
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.11–$21.02

European Sleeper

Email:
Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraal
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.02

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Ghent?

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Ghent is to bus which costs $25 - $43.48 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zaandam to Ghent?

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Ghent is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Gand-Dampoort via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Ghent?

The distance between Zaandam and Ghent is 220 km. The road distance is 233.3 km.

How do I travel from Zaandam to Ghent without a car?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $32.61 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Zaandam to Ghent?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Zaandam to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Ghent train from?

Zaandam to Ghent train services, operated by NS, depart from Schiphol Airport station.

Train or bus from Zaandam to Ghent?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Ghent is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs $32.61 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $43.48 and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Zaandam to Ghent train arrive?

Zaandam to Ghent train services, operated by NS, arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Zaandam to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Ghent is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Zaandam to Ghent.

How do I get a train ticket from Zaandam to Ghent?

Book your Zaandam to Ghent train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 729+ hotels available in Ghent. Prices start at $51.96 per night.
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